Life is pretty nice for assertive people - but not everyone is natural at it.
Talking Points:
- Tip #1: Hold on to your N.U.T.S. (N)on-negotiable (U)nalterable (T)erms, in other words your boundaries.
- Tip #2: Be simple, honest and direct.
- Tip #3: Fake it til you make it.
- Tip #4: Use “I” statements not “You” statements.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Would you consider yourself assertive? Why or why not?
- Describe a time when you weren’t very assertive. What do you wish you could have done differently?
- Make a list of your N.U.T.s. Why are these things so important to you?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
